Perkowski is a Polish surname. It is a topographic or habitational surname, typically derived from place names such as "Perkowo" or similar localities, with the suffix "-ski" denoting origin or association. The suffix is a common adjectival ending in Polish, often indicating belonging to a place or family.
Notable individuals with this surname include:
- Marek Perkowski (born 1947): A Polish-American computer scientist and academic. He is a professor at Portland State University and is widely recognized for his pioneering work in logic synthesis, multiple-valued logic, reversible computing, and quantum computing. His research focuses on the design and optimization of logical circuits, including the application of evolutionary algorithms and spectral methods for complex logic problems.
- Władysław Perkowski (1888–1960): A Polish architect, known for his architectural designs in Poland during the early to mid-20th century.
- Paweł Perkowski (born 1980): A Polish professional footballer who played as a defender.
The surname is found predominantly in Poland and among the Polish diaspora worldwide.